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Positions in Australian-rules football
football, the half-back line refers to the positions of the 3 players on the field that occupy the centre half-back and left and right half-back flank positions
Half-back_line
Edwards Dale Morris The half-back line consists of two half-back flankers and the centre half-back. The role of centre half-back has remained largely unmodified
Australian rules football positions
Australian_rules_football_positions
Topics referred to by the same term
halfback, half back, or half-back may refer to: Stand-off, in rugby league football Halfback (rugby league) Half-back (rugby union) Fly-half (rugby union)
Half_back
15 on-field positions in the sport
the defensive line and link successfully with wingers. The fly-half can be a good kicker and generally directs the back line. The scrum-half retrieves the
Rugby_union_positions
13 on-field positions in the sport
receive the ball (after the half-back) and are then able to initiate an attacking move. Numbered 7, the scrum-half or half-back is usually involved in directing
Rugby_league_positions
Scottish footballer, manager (1909–1994)
Busby's talents could be better exploited from the half-back line, with Busby playing the right-half role. In his new position, Busby built up a reputation
Matt_Busby
Association football position
centre-half-back retreat into the defensive line to act as an additional defender and mark an opposing centre-forward, instead leaving his full-back (which
Defender (association football)
Defender_(association_football)
Association football position
The historic central half-back position gradually retreated from the midfield line to provide increased protection to the back line against centre-forwards
Midfielder
Australian rules footballer
Kilmaine and the Mayo county team. On 12 October 2019, Mullin was in the half back line as Kilmaine went up against Castlebar Mitchels B in the final of the
Oisín_Mullin
Australian rules footballer
All-Australian selection (in 2021), he retired in 2023. He now plays in the half Back line for Noosa Tigers in the QAFL for the 2025 season. Prior to being drafted
Daniel_Rich
2026 British television miniseries
Half Man is a British six-part television drama created by Richard Gadd. It is a co-production by Thistledown Pictures and Mam Tor Productions for the
Half_Man_(TV_series)
Kerry Gaelic footballer (born 1978)
team from 1998 until he retired in 2013, playing predominantly in the half-back line. In one of the most decorated careers in Gaelic Games, Ó Sé won 5 All-Ireland
Tomás_Ó_Sé
Topics referred to by the same term
heart Half-back line, the positions of three players in Australian rules football Halfback (American football), an American football position Half back (association
HB
Australian rules footballer, born 1964
427 goals) in the centre half forward position at the Hawthorn Football Club, where he formed part of a potent forward line that included champion players
Dermott_Brereton
American television sitcom (2002–2006)
Half & Half is an American television sitcom created by Jeffrey Klarik and executive-produced by Yvette Lee Bowser through her Sister Lee Productions
Half_&_Half
Australian rules footballer
in the TAC Cup playing across the half back line. Docherty used his run and carry skills for the Power off half back averaging 22 disposals a game plus
Sam_Docherty
Australian rules footballer
the majority of his career playing on the wing or floating across the half-back line. He made his Victorian Football League (VFL) debut against Fitzroy in
Garry_Foulds
Australian rules footballer, born 1981
efficiency playing off half-back. His form seemed to be stunted by the return of Tadhg Kennelly to the Swans' half-back line and Nick Malceski returning
Rhyce_Shaw
Australian rules footballer, born 1956
the previous year. Strongly built, he could play at centre half-forward or centre half-back. When West Coast was formed in 1986, Glendinning returned to
Ross_Glendinning
Football match between Burnley and Liverpool
were a "cleverer team" and had a better half-back line than Liverpool. Watched by a crowd of 72,778, the first half was goalless as both sides struggled
1914_FA_Cup_final
Australian rules footballer (born 1961)
Victorian/Australian Football League. A defender, Mew usually played at centre half-back and was a five-time premiership player, in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989 and
Chris_Mew
Australian rules footballer, born 1951
games for the club, playing mostly at centre half-forward (also occasionally playing as a centre half-back). The 1970s were a tough time financially for
Bernie_Quinlan
Half back position in rugby league
one of the two half-backs in a team, partnering the scrum-half. As the name suggests, the five-eighth is the go between the half-back and the threequarters
Five-eighth
Australian rules footballer (born 1966)
with his lower back, resulting in a cracked vertebra. Lockett limped off the ground gingerly and was sent to hospital for x-rays at half time. He was initially
Tony_Lockett
Australian rules footballer
gathering 26 disposals and a classy goal, and was a regular in Carlton's half-back line. He missed almost the entire pandemic-interrupted 2020 season with injury
Nic_Newman
Dumbarton 1910–1911 football season
of Leven. The team lined up as follows: McCormick (goal); Muirhead and Gordon (full backs); Hynds, Crawford and Hendry (half backs) and Watson, Rowan
1910–11_Dumbarton_F.C._season
Small Heath F.C. 1895–96 football season
Hands and Jack Hallam were lively on the wings, but the weakness of the half-back line was noted in yet another loss. In temperatures approaching 80 °F (27 °C)
1895–96 Small Heath F.C. season
1895–96_Small_Heath_F.C._season
Australian rules footballer, born 1982
forward of the opposition and began to provide prolific running from the half-back line. Despite some obvious difficulties during the year, the Saints qualified
Sam Fisher (Australian footballer)
Sam_Fisher_(Australian_footballer)
Australian rules footballer (born 1988)
defender, 1.70 metres (5.6 ft) tall, Paxman plays primarily on the half-back line with the ability to push into the midfield. She first played football
Paxy_Paxman
Australian rules footballer
playing a "receiver" role relying on uncontested possessions across the half-back line. He debuted with the Hawthorn Football Club midway through the 2001
Nathan_Lonie
Australian rules footballer
premiership, and also being voted club best and fairest, playing mainly as a half back flanker. He had another strong season in 1982, during which the Blues
Ken_Hunter
Scottish footballer
Dumbarton. Here he played with distinction, being a constant in the half back line for over four seasons. In 1960, he transferred to East Stirling where
Tom_Craig_(footballer)
Irish hurler
hurling team for three years, during which time he usually lined out in the half-back line. Blackrock Cork Junior Hurling Championship (1): 1947 Cork
Derry_Hayes
Dumbarton 1907–1908 football season
switch in order to avoid the clash. Kane took Stevenson’s place in the half back line, while Teasdale returned to replace Strang at inside left. The league
1907–08_Dumbarton_F.C._season
Small Heath F.C. 1890–91 football season
Walter came in to the half-back line instead of Heath and the still-absent Jenkyns. The scores were level at one apiece until nearing half-time, when Charlie
1890–91 Small Heath F.C. season
1890–91_Small_Heath_F.C._season
1998 video game
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product
Half-Life_(video_game)
half-back line, William O'Donoghue and Diarmaid Byrnes received yellow cards for foul play. Kilkenny would go on to dominate much of the first half proceedings
2023 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final
2023_All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship_final
English footballer (1864-1925)
centre of Blackburn's defence for the 1890–91 season, forming a settled half-back line alongside fellow internationals Jack Barton and Geordie Dewar. Forrest
Jimmy_Forrest_(footballer)
Irish Gaelic footballer (born 1994)
Ulster final again in 2014, facing Donegal once again. Brady was in the half back line as Cavan were 2–6 to 0–8 winners. Brady later played in the All-Ireland
Ciarán_Brady
Australian rules footballer, born 1987
first goal was the result of a handpass from teammate Rhyce Shaw on the half-back line. He ran nearly 100 metres, taking four bounces, weaving between West
Dale_Thomas_(footballer)
Australian rules footballer
captain the club in 1977. He usually played as a ruck rover or on the half back line. Max Richardson's playing statistics from AFL Tables Max Richardson
Max_Richardson
Player roles in association football
there were full-backs, known as the left-back and right-back; in midfield, left-half, centre-half and right-half; and for the forward line there were outside-left
Association football positions
Association_football_positions
Australian rules footballer, born 1958
footballers to be named in two separate Teams of the Century, both on the half-forward flank. After a brief coaching stint, the highlight of which was a
Gary_Buckenara
Australian rules footballer (born 1988)
A defender, 1.73 metres (5.7 ft) tall, Foley plays primarily on the half-back line with the ability to push into the midfield. After spending her early
Ange_Foley
Australian rules football club
Leitch. Half-back line: Trevor Sprigg, Barry Strange, Robbie Dykes. Centre line: Michael Styles (Capt), Neil Conlan, Ben Atkin. Half-forward line: John
Glenorchy_Football_Club
Australian rules footballer (1929–2019)
Clark called, 31 years after it had last played together, "that great half-back line of Lucas, Kingston and Tuck". Later Lucas was an administrator and general
Peter_Lucas_(footballer)
Scottish footballer
Irvine Meadow before joining Dumbarton, where he was a constant in the half back line for six seasons. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The
Ronnie_Curran
Australian rules footballer (born 1995)
(179 lb), Salem plays primarily as a half-back flanker, with the ability to push into the midfield and forward line. He was recognised as a talented footballer
Christian_Salem
Positions in Gaelic sports
line to advance the play to the half-forward and full-forward lines. Sometimes referred to as right/left wing-back. The role of the centre half-back who
Gaelic football, hurling and camogie positions
Gaelic_football,_hurling_and_camogie_positions
Irish hurler
in the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, starting in the half back line in a 1-21 to 3-12 defeat. "Cahill hails Saffrons' steely show". Irish
Brian_Galvin
Australian rules footballer (born 1993)
weighing 84 kilograms (185 lb), Bugg was capable of playing on both the half-back line and as a midfielder. After spending four seasons with Greater Western
Tomas_Bugg
Australian rules footballer, born 1987
established himself as an elite kick and a highly damaging player off of the half back line. He was crucial to the Eagles' success, as they rebounded from the wooden
Shannon_Hurn
Scottish footballer
his career at Leicester City, making up one third of the legendary half-back line with Colin Appleton and Frank McLintock. He made appearances in 244
Ian_King_(footballer)
Australian rules footballer (born 1984)
serious knee injury, Malceski returned to his best form. Returning to the half-back line, his run and precision kicking were great assets for the Swans as they
Nick_Malceski
of the court before and after the inbound pass. get back To retreat back across the half-court line after either a made or missed shot attempt. Usually
Glossary_of_basketball_terms
Australian rules footballer (born 1950)
Frankston Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA), often as a half-forward. He was later a chairman of selectors for Frankston, St Kilda and
Kelvin_Moore
Irish hurler
in the half-back line against Limerick in the 2023 Munster Championship. On 20 July in the 2025 All-Ireland final, Connolly started at full-back as Tipperary
Eoghan_Connolly
Australian rules footballer
At 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall and 83 kg (183 lb), he plays as a running half-back who can move up forward or play as a wingman. He grew up in Chelsea Heights
Bailey_Dale
Scottish footballer
East Fife and Sunderland. Aitken was part of the East Fife's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken. He became the club's most capped Scotland
George Aitken (footballer, born 1925)
George_Aitken_(footballer,_born_1925)
Scottish footballer
Saints, playing alongside Arthur Chadwick and Samuel Meston in the half-back line, he only missed two league games as Southampton claimed the Southern
Bob_Petrie
Australian rules footballer
great half-back line of Lucas, Kingston, and Tuck”. His spring and high-marking ability allowed him to hold the key position of center-half-back, even
Ron_Kingston
Australian rules footballer
centre half-forward, in the ruck, and sometimes at centre half-back. He was arguably at the peak of his powers from 1989 to 1992 as a mobile centre half-forward
Barry_Stoneham
Irish Gaelic footballer
Tipperary in 2011 against Louth On 31 July 2016, he started in the half back line as Tipperary defeated Galway in the 2016 All-Ireland Quarter-finals
Robbie_Kiely
Australian rules footballer (born 1976)
of 21. In 2005, under coach Neil Craig, McLeod made a return to the half-back line to provide his side with run and drive from defence using his sublime
Andrew_McLeod
Irish retired hurler, coach and selector
From his debut, Cashman was ever-present either at midfield or in the half-back line and made 36 Championship appearances in a career that ended with his
Tom_Cashman
English footballer
Evers moved up from junior football to provide cover for Small Heath's half-back line. He played twice towards the end of the 1890–91 Football Alliance season
Albert_Evers
English football club season
having been moved out of the back line was tried regularly in place of Dickie Boyle at right half in the second half of the season. The expensive signing
1893–94_Everton_F.C._season
Irish hurler
months. On 20 July in the 2025 All-Ireland final, O'Mara tarted in the half-back line as Tipperary defeated Cork by 3-27 to 1-19 and claim a 29th All-Ireland
Bryan_O'Mara
Irish hurler
thoughts to the 1934 All-Ireland, he commented that Dublin had a wonderful half-back line...Jimmy Walsh, a Waterford man, was also great for Dublin; he did some
James_Andrew_Walsh
English footballer (1920–2004)
Bristol Rovers as a player, coach and groundsman. He was part of the half back line "Pitt, Warren and Sampson" that guided the Rovers to promotion to Division
Jack_Pitt
South African rugby union player
Nick Mallett. In 2005 he was signed by Harlequins to bolster their half-back line. List of South Africa national rugby union players "Rugby: Tyro Bok
Dave_von_Hoesslin
Australian rules footballer and coach
games for AFL club North Melbourne between 1984 and 1996, mainly on the half back line. In 1997, Smith captain-coached Ainslie to the Australian Capital Territory
Ross Smith (Australian footballer, born 1965)
Ross_Smith_(Australian_footballer,_born_1965)
Australian rules footballer
demonstrated his outstanding potential by appearing in all 23 games and lined up at full back in the Royals 1972 premiership team. Although not tall for a key
Gary_Malarkey
Dumbarton 1908–1909 football season
fixture. The team lined up with two trialists as follows: Blair (goal); McCulloch and O’Neill (full backs); Taylor, Gordon and Kane (half backs) and Chalk (East
1908–09_Dumbarton_F.C._season
Irish hurler
inter-county team. Foley usually plays at either midfield or in the half-back line. Club Foley has played at all underage levels for his club and has the
Richie_Foley
Gaelic footballer
Glynn joined the under-20 squad in 2018. On 9 June, Glynn was in the half-back line as Galway were beaten in the Connacht semi-final by Roscommon. Galway
Jack_Glynn
Irish hurler (born 1975)
the half-back line. McCarthy first played hurling and Gaelic football to a high standard as a student at St Peter's College in Wexford. He lined out in
Rory_McCarthy
English footballer
seven goals as City won Division Three (North). He dropped into the half back line after the club signed new forwards. Moore was a one-club man with City
Charlie Moore (footballer, born 1905)
Charlie_Moore_(footballer,_born_1905)
Australian rules footballer, born 1987
Damien Hardwick's arrival in the 2010 season, Deledio had a move to the half-back line. In 2012 though, Deledio was moved again into the midfield where he
Brett_Deledio
Australian rules footballer (born 1968)
career, as he made a switch from the half-forward line, where he had played up until 1993, into the half back line in the 1993 premiership side. Essendon
Dale_Kickett
Irish hurler, manager and selector
senior team in 1965. From his debut, Roche was ever-present in the half-back line and made 23 Championship appearances in a career that ended with his
Con_Roche
Australian rules footballer and coach
Victorian Football League (VFL). He was a member of the famous Collingwood half-back line of Lucas, Kingston, and Tuck. After VFL football, he was captain-coach
Frank_Tuck
Australian rules footballer, born 1973
first half he booted two goals from full-forward, playing there in place of the injured Tony Modra. He was then switched to the half-back line by coach
Shane_Ellen
Australian rules footballer, born 1957
member of the 1979 premiership side. He could play either across the half-forward line or in the centre. He was the recipient of the Carlton Best and Fairest
Wayne_Johnston_(footballer)
English football club season
of the season, made just one further appearance for the club in the half back line before leaving to join Dundee in February. Parry's long love, hate relationship
1895–96_Everton_F.C._season
English footballer (1936–2021)
Gillies, Appleton made the number 6 shirt his own and forged a fearsome half-back line partnership with Frank McLintock and Ian King. He helped Leicester reach
Colin_Appleton
Australian rules footballer, (born 1965)
full-back for the Lions (who could be switched to the forward line). In 1985 he won All-Australian selection. Pert missed much of the first half of the
Gary_Pert
1985 film by Robert Zemeckis
team had a nine-and-a-half-week schedule, reduced to less than nine once Universal moved up the release date. ILM was working on Back to the Future up to
Back_to_the_Future
Galway Gaelic footballer
start in the half-back line in the league final loss to Roscommon. He moved to the full-back line as a corner-back alongside regular full-back Kelly for
Seán Kelly (Galway Gaelic footballer)
Seán_Kelly_(Galway_Gaelic_footballer)
Irish hurler
team. Over the following fifteen years he was a regular member of the half-back line, and won further All-Ireland Championship medals in 1937 and as captain
John_Maher_(Tipperary_hurler)
Australian rules footballer (1943–2024)
Football Club in the VFL in the second round of 1961; Davis played off the half-back line and was quite a prolific ball-gathering player. Davis never played with
Barry_Davis_(footballer)
Dublin Gaelic footballer
as Dublin won their first title in sixteen years. He was part of the half-back line with James McCarthy and Ger Brennan, and also scored during the final
Kevin Nolan (Gaelic footballer)
Kevin_Nolan_(Gaelic_footballer)
Scottish footballer (1929–2001)
October after Hibs half backs got the blame for losing to Dunfermline in the League Cup semi final at Tynecastle. The entire half back line were dropped and
Bobby_Johnstone
Australian rules footballer (born 1969)
Bears' 1996 preliminary final loss to North Melbourne playing on the half back line. Following the Bears' merger with Fitzroy, Fletcher was a member of
Adrian_Fletcher
Australian rules footballer
forwards in favour of two: Betts and Garlett. Yarran was moved onto the half-back line and within a year became a damaging rebounding defender, able to use
Chris_Yarran
English footballer
Northern Ireland at Maine Road. For his club, Froggatt played in a half-back line alongside Jimmy Scoular and Jimmy Dickinson as Pompey won consecutive
Jack_Froggatt
English footballer and manager (1909–80)
the start of the 1930-31 season, soon becoming a regular in the Leeds half-back line. Together with his Leeds United teammate Billy Furness, he made his
Wilf_Copping
Australian rules footballer
recruiting staff with his clean kicking skills in the midfield and off the half-back line, marking skills and his ability to score goals, and was selected by
Andrew_Strijk
Gaelic games club in County Cork, Ireland
exclusion ends final link to great Cork half-back line". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 13 June 2025. "Ronan back in Rebel hurlers' thinking". Irish Examiner
Na_Piarsaigh_GAA_(Cork)
Australian rules footballer, born 1985
place in the back-pocket in the 2015 All-Australian team. He was also selected in the 2016 All-Australian team, this time on the half-back line. Shaw was
Heath_Shaw
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old Norse Alfr, ALF means "elf." Compare with other forms of Alf.
Girl/Female
Indian
Aureole, Halo around the Moon
Boy/Male
Scottish
Bank.
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Lebanese, Muslim, Pashtun, Sanskrit, Swahili
Halo Around the Moon; Plough; Girlfriend; Great; Dazzling; Glorious; Lunar Halo; Glory; Golden; Female Friend; Sweetness; Outline of Brightness Surrounding a Full Moon
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Teutonic
Ingenious; From the Hall; Healthy Hero
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English bakke ‘back’ (Old English bæc), hence a nickname for someone with a hunched back or some other noticeable peculiarity of the back or spine, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill or ridge, or at the rear of a settlement.English : from the Old English personal name Bacca, which was still in use in the 12th century. It is of uncertain origin, but may have been a byname in the same sense as 1.English : nickname from Middle English bakke ‘bat’ (apparently of Scandinavian origin), from some fancied resemblance to the animal.Altered spelling of Bach 1, 2, or 6.North German : from Middle Low German back ‘kneading trough’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used such vessels.Americanized spelling of Norwegian Bakk(e) (see Bakke).
Male
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Old Norse Ráðúlfr, RALF means "wise wolf." Compare with another form of Ralf.
Boy/Male
Norse
Half son of Asgeir.
Male
German
Pet form of German Adolf, AHLF means "noble wolf."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Aureole, Halo around the Moon
Surname or Lastname
German
German : variant of Backhus.Latvian (Baks) : derivative of the German surname.English : patronymic from Back 2.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Celebrity, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Swedish, Swiss, Tamil
God is Gracious; Son of Jack; He who Supplants; Diminutive of Jack; Supplanter
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
From the Hall or Manor
Boy/Male
English Swedish Teutonic
Lives in the hall.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Lunar halo. Glory.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American Hebrew Polish English
Henry VI, Part 2' Jack Cade, a rebel.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Lebanese, Sanskrit, Swahili
Halo Around the Moon; Plough; Great; Dazzling; Sweetness
Male
English
Short form of English Alfred, ALF means "elf counsel." Compare with other forms of Alf.
Female
Welsh
Welsh name HAF means "summer."
Male
English
 English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English heall "hall," hence "lives at the hall." Middle English name HALL means "to cover, conceal."
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
Girl/Female
Indian
Star
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Hanuman
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Telugu
Prince
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Son of a prelate.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Good; King; Kind
Boy/Male
Muslim
Returnee
Boy/Male
British, English
Mill Worker
Boy/Male
American, British, English, Norwegian, Scandinavian
From the Town on the High Ground; High Ground
Girl/Female
Arabic
Assistance; Help; Aid
HALF BACK-LINE
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a.
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge.
v. i.
To place or seat upon the back.
v. i.
To write upon the back of; as, to back a letter; to indorse; as, to back a note or legal document.
n.
The part opposed to the front; the hinder or rear part of a thing; as, the back of a book; the back of an army; the back of a chimney.
a.
Being in arrear; overdue; as, back rent.
v. i.
To make a back for; to furnish with a back; as, to back books.
a.
Half-blooded.
adv.
In an equal part or degree; in some pa/ appro/mating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious.
a.
Half-bred; imperfect.
a.
Being at the back or in the rear; distant; remote; as, the back door; back settlements.
a.
Half-filled.
a.
Half-blooded.
a.
Half-demented; half-witted.
n.
A garment for the back; hence, clothing.
adv.
To a former state, condition, or station; as, to go back to private life; to go back to barbarism.
n.
A pitcher or can of waxed leather; -- called also black jack.
v. t.
To bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders.
a.
Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view.
adv.
In, to, or toward, the rear; as, to stand back; to step back.
a.
Moving or operating backward; as, back action.